Ah…lucky 13…and it’s the episode where I transition the podcast from Rhyme Time to my new format of Words and Music of Faith, Hope, and Love. Be sure and leave me comments here or on the Podcast channel. Your feedback can help me improve the ongoing content and quality. In this podcast episode I shared these articles on words and music of faith: making … The rest of the story…
There is no greater love than this…that a man be willing to lay down his life for his friends. Do you have a love like that living in your heart? It doesn’t mean that you have to be killed in order to prove you love your friends. It means you’d be willing to do that if things ever got to that point. I pray … The rest of the story…
When the sun shines, it’s a good idea to get outside. And not just because it’s fun, but also because it’s so good for you. Did you know that sunshine on your skin helps your body make Vitamin D. It’s true. And vitamin D helps you reduce cavities, stay leaner, and smile more. You don’t need to stay out in the sunshine so long … The rest of the story…
It’s an even dozen…here’s the Rhyme Time Podcast, Episode 12. Happy September in the year 2013, and I hope you’re having a great one so far. In this week’s Rhyme Time episode I read poems about” looking for fun the funny pages (you gotta go read or listen to understand more) a dancing dragon beautiful truth catching colors a flying bear days going by If … The rest of the story…
Guess what? Yep, that’s right. Here’s the Rhyme Time Podcast, Episode 11. In case you weren’t paying attention…another week just flew by. And now it’s even another month. Wow. In this week’s episode I read poems about” a silly little game having fun where you find it making music invisible thoughts inside your head how letters and sounds go together looking for notes…high and … The rest of the story…
Hey there”Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast“Episode 10. In this week’s episode I read poems about” pink lemonade and pinwheels being a healthy, happy human kids and freedom what’s good for the brain how raining is just as important as sunshine the end of summer funny sounding expressions If you didn’t get a chance to read the articles…or if you’d just like to tune … The rest of the story…
Hey there”Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast“Episode 9. In this week’s episode I read poems about” the color of water sittin’ by a creek bank how to use words to make a picture eyes in the sky making the day go faster a red sky and a mean king my little blue truck If you didn’t get a chance to read the articles…or if … The rest of the story…
Hey there”Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast“Episode 8. In this week’s episode I read poems about” “nothing” how to have a fun day a rhyme time riddle my own story ink for the pen dazzle candy If you didn’t get a chance to read the articles…or if you’d just like to tune in to the audio version of only the Rhyme Time parts, you’ve … The rest of the story…
Hey there”Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast“Episode 7. In this week’s episode I read poems about” what’s in the middle of your heartbeat the cuteness of puppies and kids how sleep is good for the brain feeling good and happy a moon in my room the August sky dancin’ in the kitchen If you didn’t get a chance to read the articles…or if you’d … The rest of the story…
Hey there…Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast…Episode 6. In this week’s episode I read poems about… a big hole in your head different words for happy how chocolate can be good for you a giggle rocket a sloppy pelican a tiny house, and laughter and love Whew! That’s a lot of stuff in a little bitty podcast. Are you sharing these podcasts with … The rest of the story…
You’re not perfect, and that’s something you should never worry about. If you’re worrying, and fretting, and always thinking about how you can or could be perfect, you’re really going to limit how much good you can do for others in this world. Think about this…even though you’re not perfect I’ll bet your mom loves you…or your dad…or your best friends. Right? Are they … The rest of the story…
Have you ever sat down and thought about how unique you really are? It’s true. There’s not another person on the whole planet with the same fingerprints, DNA, or even the same brain as you. When you think about the work that went into making you, you should be glad to be yourself…and never wish you were someone else. And it’s no small thing … The rest of the story…
Life is not a tightrope walk. Oh sure, there may be lots of challenges that feel like it, but there’s so much more to it than that. Today, there was a very anticipated and talked about event where a tightrope walker actually skimmed across a cable over the Grand Canyon. I couldn’t help think about his wife and kids. I remember this young man’s … The rest of the story…
Truth and fiction aren’t always mutually exclusive. I like to make the illustrations in my ebooks for kids as colorful as I can. It probably stems from when I was a kid and loved bright colors so much. So, it seems only natural that my stories would follow that tendency toward bright colors. Maybe it’s just me… Well, a while back I drew a … The rest of the story…
I’m inserting a podcast player so you can play some music for grownups. I call it that because I’ve spent a great deal of my time for the past few years writing music for kids, ebooks for kids, and even articles with bedtime stories for kids. And since I’ve spent the vast majority of my music career writing, playing, and performing music for grownups…I … The rest of the story…
Check out this close up of what appears to be an ancient body of water on Saturn. Baffled scientists are calling it the Saturn Rings River. Note the pitted areas on the surface. Many have speculated the surface is gaseous, but this image clearly depicts something more along the lines of metamorphic materials. Also, you can see where the Saturn Rings River might have … The rest of the story…
I have some very straightforward opinions on how our world, galaxy, and universe came to be. I make no secrets about it. If you’ve read my articles much at all, you’ll know I’m a young earth creationist. I have no qualms saying God designed the universe and everything in it simply by speaking it into existence. He took only 6 days to do it, … The rest of the story…
When you consider the desires of your heart, what’s number one? Do you desire a big paycheck? A nice house? A snazzy car? All of these? If so, do you think you’ll ever get ’em? And even if you’re well on your way to the next desire, do you think there’s an ironclad guarantee you’ll get ’em all? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to … The rest of the story…
Way back in ancient times…in TV world that is…there was a family focused sitcom called “Father Knows Best.” It starred Robert Young as the father, and his wife was played by Jane Wyatt. This fictional couple had 3 kids, two daughters and one son. The situations (the “sit” part of sitcom) most times were problems a family member would have, and almost all of the … The rest of the story…
I know at least one children’s writer who challenges my notions about myself. I work with him everyday. And he challenges me to write engaging, relevant stories for kids and families. When I think I don’t have anything to say, he tells me I’m trying too hard to SAY something…when I should be diligently writing to TELL something. “But you don’t understand,” I respond. … The rest of the story…
